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    Would love advice, can't get tenant out who has defaulted on rent

    Hi Everyone, Would love your advice on the following situation. Property in Moreton Bay on QLD. 1) Tenant has not paid rent since mid Jan this year. 2) History of rent arrears so not just a problem since mid Jan. 3) Remedy breaches provided to the tenant before and after mid Jan...
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    PM for Redcliffe / Scarborough QLD

    Hi Everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for a PM in the Redcliffe area to look after a house in Scarborough. I already have one good PM recommendation based on great feedback in the past on this forum, although she has moved to another agency. I contacted her previous employer who...
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    PM Recommendation for Scarborough/Redcliffe QLD

    Hi Everyone, Please shoot through any recommendations for PMs that look after Scarborough/Redcliffe. I see old threads recommending Shauna from The Professionals but she has moved on last year (not sure where she went...).
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    Renovations in QLD Not Completed by Agreed Completion Date

    Hi Everyone, I contracted a building contractor in QLD for some renovations for an IP. As I am in VIC, I stated my Property Manager as my Authorised Rep in the "Schedule for Minor Works Contract". Long story cut short, the work was to start in Nov and was to complete by 22 Dec as stated as...
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    Recourse Options for Incompetent PM Actions in VIC

    Hi All, Our unit has been re-letted via a below average PM in VIC. We were already considering changing PMs due to issues throughtout the year. We have let the property through the same real estate agent since the beginning. The tenants starting tomorrow will be our fourth tenant. Our...
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    If you're looking for a good PM for Brissie...

    Look no further. Russell Peter from purerentals.net.au and a SS member is someone you should consider. Especially if you value honesty, personal care, helpfulness, friendliness. But most importantly good advice inc maintenance and getting results through good marketing. Cheers.
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    Goold PM for Mitcham VIC

    Good PM for Mitcham VIC? My current PM has not provided inspection reports until I have reminded them. Not happy with their service in terms of finding a new tenant. Anyone have any recommendations for good PM that services Mitcham? Thanks.
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    Daily 3 Yr Govt Bond Rates/Yield

    Hi All, Been trying to find a site that provides daily 3 yr govt bond rates/yield. I can get the rate for end of months historically but not daily. Tried asx, rba, google........maybe it's in front of my eyes. :)
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    Tradies for Redcliffe/Scarborough QLD?

    Gday All! I've had a look at the Recommend Tradies thread but can't see any for the Peninsula. And I'm assuming getting people to come out from Brisbane may charge a premium? Does anyone have any recommendations for the Redcliffe/Scarborough area for the following tradies? 1)...
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    Remote Mortgage Broker Worked for Me

    Gday all, Hope it's ok for me to write a quick post to convey my fantastic remote experience I had with Rolf Latham. I have had the pleasure of meeting him in person but was after the fact of organising finance. I've read good things about brokers on SS and I'm sure the following...
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    Weird Subdivision, Just a Great Neighbour? Opportunity for Me?

    Gday All! I have a QLD property 224 below that is surrounded on one side with a weird subdivision. Is 109 really generous or what!!!??? Please see images below for reference: 1) Street that 107, 109, 111 are on has limited access, hence no driveways for many. 2) 109 has an entrance...
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    Measurement Unit in Old Subdivision Plans?

    Gday All! Hope this is not a stupid question. I have my property's plan from my conveyancer. The plan of subdivision is from 1885. I always thought lots were measure in feet. The plan shows the block is 50 x 175. But my block only has a 10m frontage, 350m2. 50 doesn't make...
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    Develop Underneath Queenslander

    Hi Everyone, I've just purchased a Queenslander in East Brisbane. One of the things that attracted me was the legal height of raising of the house. It already has steel beams, metal poles. There's a rainwater tank and hot water service which can be moved easily. Only a car's size has...
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    PM for East Brisbane House

    Gday all, just wondering if anyone has a recommedation for Property Management for East Brisbane house, close to Mowbray Park. Cheers, Michael.
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    Vendor Not Allowing B&P Inspection?

    Hi Everyone, I'm happy to say I've just bought my first interstate IP in Brissie!!! We did not do a B&P inspection as we were planning to do it this week prior to auction this Friday. I also have a report provided two years ago when the vendor bought. Opportunity to submit unconditional...
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    Move from BankWest to UBank?

    Hi all, In a bit of a dilemma. Scenario: Currently with BankWest with IP IO loan for a smidgen under $500k...<80% LVR. Ratetracker at 6.88 with 3 yr 'honeymoon' expiring sep next year. Have been approved for UBank IO loan to transfer to...currently 6.59%. No offset (won't use...
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    What does a Let Fee cover?

    Hi all, Just managed to get the property leased out...massive long thread of great help and advice. Just received my statement and saw the let fee at two weeks that I was expecting but also saw an advertisement fee in addition to it. What does the let fee cover if it doesn't include the...
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    Please help...8 Weeks and Still Haven't Got New Tenant...Bulleen VIC

    Hi all, In a bit of a stressful situation where the previous contract finished on 15 nov...ex tenant advised back in mid sep they weren't renewing...property on realestate website since oct 1. So the property has been nearly available for 8 weeks and just over one week out of pocket...
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    Where to put extra funds?

    I think I'm on the right track but hoping to have it confirmed. Situation: 1) PPOR with two IO loans, one for the PPOR and the other for my IP. PPOR loan has 100% offset 2) My IP has one IO loan, no offset. Biggest Loan 3) My wife has a IP with one P+I loan. Loan has 100% offset I...
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    New Loan in Nov 09 - Fixed, Variable or Split?

    Hi Everyone, My thread http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55147 proved to be quite popular in terms of polling and comments. I ended up going variable myself in September. The comments/polling was influential on my decision. There are still people polling in my original...
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